Class Acts

[gunman42782]

Guys, I just want to go on record that I think Don Findley is a heck of a good guy. I know most of you probably already know that. First of all Don doesn't really know me from Adam. Other than me buying a few of his books and a few PMs, we are complete strangers. I expressed interest in obtaining one of his books that is out of print. He didn't have it, so I placed an add in the classifieds. Low and behold he found one of the books left and is sending it to me free! Only in the gun community do you have class acts like Don. Over the years I have had similar things happen to me from "gun guys", and I have tried my best to do the same when I could. If only the rest of the world could be as gracious and helpful as most all of the guys I have known over the years in the shooting world, what a wonderful world it would be, indeed. Mike Splittgerber is another fella that helped me out a lot years ago in the wonderful world of Ruger, as did Carl, (Flatgate) God rest his soul. I remember once on the old sixgunner forum Rob Leahy, of Simply Rugged, offering to help me make my own holster! Class acts, one and all! Just wanted to thank all of you, and all the other folks that have done similar acts of kindness over the years.

 

[blume357]

Amen, that has been my experience for years. Especially the folks here.

 

[contender]

I too can echo much of what is shared above.

Don & I have enjoyed a friendship for many years,, and I have bought all of his books. His work is to be studied, enjoyed, and especially,, APPRECIATED for the way he's managed to find, preserve, and format a TON of history of Sturm, Ruger & Company. One of these days,, people will be WANTING Don's books without much success in obtaining them. Many are VERY limited in quantities. (How about a printing of just 30 copies of some books,,,,??)

But the kindness, and willingness of the good folks here and much of the dedicated firearm community to help or encourage others in any way they can attest to the fact we are not the "types" many anti-gun types THINK we are.

This Forum, and a few others have proven that to me. This one & one other have become a place where I feel "connected" with so many others with similar feelings & likes as I have.

 

[Watertender]

I echo contender's remarks. Don Findley is a very class act and friend. Contender is also a good man and friend. I have never met Don in person but we have exchanged emails for years and I have spoken with him on the phone many times.

 

[Johnnu2]

THIS is a great place we have here.......... with great people...
AMEN

J.

 

[flattop44]

Amen to all that has been said regarding Mr. Don Findley. He is a very close friend on mine and I feel blessed for that. He is an encyclopedia of Ruger knowledge and history. Just a great guy all the way around!!
FT44